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Position Title: Structural Mechanic II

Date: May 13, 2025

Location: Appleton, WI, US

Company: Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation

Structural Mechanic II in GAC Appleton

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Education and Experience Requirements

High School Diploma or GED required. 2 years related structural assembly experience. Experience working with Solumina and Smarteam preferred..

Position Purpose :

In a team oriented work environment, under minimal supervision, Structural Mech II performs a variety of structural assembly operations in a production department following established operating procedures. All work performed should be in accordance with company design specifications, quality standards and completed work should meet customer expectations.

Job Description

Principle Duties and Responsibilities:

Essential Functions:

1. Safely perform assembly and fitting of detail parts and structures and varied drilling and riveting operations; ensures parts/assembly meet requirements Safely perform sheetmetal layout, fabrication, and installation of parts, equipment or fabricated items on aircraft .
2. Rivet structural assemblies and parts using all tools required. to do the job (e.g. portable riveting guns, pneumatic guns, pneumatic drills, counter sinks, rivet shavers, files, reamers, rivets). Must display the ability to remove fasteners without damaging structure .
3. Read work orders, blueprints, lofts, sketches and operation sheets to determine sequence of operations, type size and hole pattern for rivets, cut and form plastics and follow standard operating procedures when using adhesives, sealants, and solvents .
4. Check all work and ensure a defective free assembly prior to final inspection .
5. Maintain and use all logs and records (e.g. MIR sheets, DMTs, Crabs, PCOs) .
6. Align and assemble parts to be riveted using jigs, holding fixtures, pins, clamps, and fasteners. Utilizing proper tooling, shape and form complex angles and configurations according to blueprint specifications or written/verbal information .
7. Make repairs per Discrepant Material Tags (DMT), Material Review Request (MRR), Production Change Orders (PCO), performs necessary rework to ensure installations meet conformity .
8. Maintain a neat and orderly work area, supports the company 5S Program, and complies with all safety regulations. Use personal protective equipment as required.
9. Able to work with minimal supervision on duties and tasks .
10. Participate in continuous improvement activities (e.g. YIAW, Kaizen events, etc.) .
11. Properly use and maintain company-provided tools and equipment and returns items to tool room after use .
12. Ensure standard operating procedures are followed when operating ground support equipment .

Additional Functions:

1. Properly collect and dispose of waste fuel, oil, hydraulic fluids, de-icing fluids, and solvent rags .
2. Ensure accurate daily job charging to the aircraft .
3. Exchange job related information and coordinate work activities between shifts through turn over report meetings and direct contact with leadership .
4. Assist in maintaining shop equipment and associated JSAs .
5. Support Lean Activities .

Perform other duties as assigned.

Other Requirements:

1. Must be able to read and interpret blue prints.
2. Basic computer skills and basic shop math skills.
3. Must be able to read a scale and perform basic shop math.
4. Read and comprehend basic documents and instructions.
5. Must have essential personal skills, which include an aptitude for hands-on craftwork, a professional attitude, attention to detail, ability to work with people and to meet demanding schedules.
6. Must demonstrate good housekeeping and safety practices.
7. Ability to work with composite resins and materials.
8. Must be able to work any shift.
9. Must be able to climb ladders/stands/stairs and work in small spaces or restricted areas & lift 50 lbs.
10. Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.

Additional Information

Requisition Number: 225798

Category: Operations

Percentage of Travel: Up to 25%

Shift: First

Employment Type: Full-time

Posting End Date: 06/02/2025

Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans

Gulfstream does not provide work visa sponsorship for this position, unless the applicant is a currently sponsored Gulfstream employee.

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